Around Yokote-yama & Shibutoge Ski Resort × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan

Shibu Onsen is a charming hot-spring town known for its atmospheric streets and nine public bathhouses to visit.At “Sakaeya,” you can enjoy gentle, free-flowing Onsen water blended from two different hot springs.Another highlight is the creative Japanese kaiseki cuisine that goes beyond the ordinary.

A new encounter, a single story. Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku. The story began with an encounter. It was in 1929 (Showa 4) when the first president of Nagano Electric Railway, Tohei Kozu, met Lieutenant Helseth from Norway. This meeting in Kanbayashi brought together European and Japanese cultures, creating an entirely new culture or space. It was a groundbreaking event where the culture of a Western-style Hotel was incorporated into a traditional Japanese-style Ryokan for the first time. Furthermore, this encounter became the prologue to the development of Kanbayashi Onsen and Shiga Kogen, now renowned as one of Japan's leading international resorts.

A Ryokan with an Onsen featuring an open-air bath overlooking the beauty of the valley. The small bird bath in the sky, overlooking the breathtaking view of Matsukawa Valley, is a healing space that feels enveloped by nature. Spend special moments immersed in the sounds of the stream and the beauty of the trees showcasing their seasonal expressions.

Shiga Kogen is filled with beautiful nature in every season.In a forest where crisp, clean air flows, why not enjoy a soothing staythat you can’t experience in everyday life? Our Accommodation offers 12 Rooms in total.From traditional folk house-style guest Rooms to Rooms with scenic open-air baths,we offer a wide variety of Room types.The extraordinary world of greenery outside your window is sure to calm your mind. We offer two types of baths: an indoor public bath and an open-air bath.In the panoramic bath surrounded by greenery, you can enjoygentle sulfur hot spring waters in fresh air. For dinner, please savor a kaiseki course carefully prepared with seasonal Shinshu ingredients,including Shinshu beef and mountain vegetables.With fresh flavors only local ingredients can provide,you are sure to be truly satisfied. At this Japanese-style Accommodation, “Keikoku no Yu,”please relax and enjoy peaceful moments amid refreshing greenery.

Hotel Japan Shiga, located at 1,700 meters in Ichinose, Shiga Kogen, is an Accommodation where you can fully enjoy nature in every season. Just a 1-minute walk to the ski slopes, you can enjoy outstanding snow for skiing in winter, wild vegetable picking and trekking in spring and summer, and autumn leaf viewing in fall—all year round. All rooms are spacious 14-tatami Japanese-style rooms, offering a relaxing stay. Meals feature a wide variety of dishes that make balanced use of local ingredients. In particular, the authentic yakiniku made with Shinshu beef raised on locally grown apples is a must-try. You can also enjoy displays from our music box doll collection and a pin badge collection from the Nagano Winter Olympics.

By the banks of the Yomase River, reflecting the changing seasons. A tranquil Japanese-style property nestled in the embrace of the Shiga Kogen mountains. "Yudanaka Onsen Wafu no Yado Masuya" awaits your visit with heartfelt hospitality, cherishing the traditional Japanese spirit and the beauty of wildflowers.

─ Full of Shinshu gourmet! To an exciting live kitchen ─ Chef demonstration! Enjoy a dinner with selected steaks that delight all senses. Relax in the "large public bath" available until 5 PM after your stay! Just a 30-second walk to the ski slopes! Experience the powder snow to the fullest.

A highland Hotel at an altitude of 1650m, boasting stunning views of Shiga and exquisite cuisine. Enjoy Western-style kaiseki meals infused with mountain flavors, and freshly baked bread from the bakery is also highly praised. The Onsen features large baths with open-air baths for both men and women, allowing you to relax in the refreshing highland breeze. Perfect for summer trekking and escaping the heat, as well as enjoying a snow resort in winter.

A property where you can enjoy the great outdoors throughout the four seasons. From spring to autumn, you can go trekking, and in winter, enjoy skiing with optimal access to the slopes. Proudly offering homemade cuisine and onsen, you will receive attentive service from female staff. With 72 guest rooms, available in Japanese or Japanese-Western styles, you can relax in a spacious environment.

In front of the Takamagahara ski slope in Shiga Kogen. After skiing, refresh your body and mind at the highest natural Onsen in Shiga Kogen. Meals are prepared daily, and children's meals are available for toddlers. Rooms range from 6 to 18 tatami mats and are equipped with a bidet toilet, washbasin, safe, TV, and telephone. Additionally, cooler box rentals and an ice vending machine are available at the front desk.

Shiga Kogen Genji Firefly Park is right in front of our lodge! A hidden forest retreat nestled in a birch grove where fireflies dance. In summer, be enchanted by the *magical fireflies* and the *star-filled night sky*. In winter, enjoy endless skiing in the vast Shiga Kogen! Kumanoyu and Yokoteyama Ski Resorts are about a 5-minute drive away, and we also offer free Shuttle Service to the slopes. After relaxing in the renowned spring water Onsen where fireflies thrive, delight in a colorful and carefully crafted creative dinner in our dining room, illuminated by the crackling warmth of a fireplace.

Established in the Meiji era, this traditional wooden three-story Ryokan offers a warm and simple atmosphere unique to a small accommodation with only 8 rooms. Experience the warmth of the wooden structure and relax with our Onsen that soothes both body and mind. Enjoy your time at our restaurant overlooking Shibu Onsen town, while we provide 8 Japanese-style rooms ranging from 8 to 10 tatami mats.For dinner, savor "shabu-shabu" featuring premium Shinshu brand meat. Don't miss our special breakfast dish, "Morning-Only Beef Tendon Curry," made with Shinshu beef raised on apples—a must-try delicacy!